New Life Christian Church
1,722 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWelcome to the New Life Christian Church Podcast. New Life is an Independent Christian Church in Chantilly VA serving Northern Virginia and the surrounding communities. We have 3 locations: Chantilly, VA, Gainesville, VA and Online. Find out more at http://newlife.church
We offer daily devotionals and encouragement throughout the week at the podcast.
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Episodes
Joy - Audio
January 20, 2021 14:33 - 9 minutes - 4.46 MBWe can all live a life filled with joy – it isn’t something reserved for the spiritually elite. Paul gives us some guidelines for joy in Philippians and Linton Hall Campus Pastor Stan Rodda walks us through this two-fold approach to joy. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Love and Purity - Audio
January 19, 2021 12:08 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBGod loves you. God loved you first. Don’t get overwhelmed in the title of this video and worry about a message that tells us all the things we can’t do and be pure and humble. Instead, Read 1 John 3:1-8 with Bett in the video to understand better how a relationship with the Father can lead us to both love and purity. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet,...
Beginning of Wisdom - Audio
January 18, 2021 14:08 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBWhat does the Bible mean when it says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom? I’m afraid of spiders but I don’t feel wiser! Take a moment to watch this video for a great breakdown of what the Bible means by “fear the Lord,” and how we can apply that to our lives. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Waiting pt 1 (Habakkuk 2) - Audio
January 17, 2021 20:08 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWhy is waiting so hard? Has God forgotten about us? As we continue our Someday series walking through the book of Habakkuk, Brett shares the first part of a message on seeking and trusting God as we wait for His guidance and response to our prayers.
Peace and Humility - Audio
January 15, 2021 13:11 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBSomething make you mad? Did you react with a blessing? Why is it so hard? Check out this video with some advice from 1 Peter on how to handle anger. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Disappointment - Audio
January 14, 2021 10:53 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAs a follow up from his message on Sunday, Brett shares more insights from Habakkuk 1. What stands out to you from this devotional? Share below. Looking for a Church? Check out New Life at http://newlife.church.
Be Rich - Audio
January 13, 2021 15:13 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBThere are plenty of ways to be rich and they aren’t all money and things. In 1 Timothy, we find three practical steps we can take to be rich every day. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Goodbye 2020 - Audio
January 12, 2021 13:11 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWhen it seems like the trials will never end, don’t be discouraged. Difficult situations strengthen us. Don’t let them beat you down. There is hope. There is light at the end of the tunnel. “Proven character produces hope.” – Romans 5:4 Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Spiritual Toughness - Audio
January 11, 2021 11:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBBeing tough has become a negative thing in our modern culture, but toughness is so much more than just toxic masculinity. It is an endurance, a get things done no matter what kind of attitude that we need in our spiritual lives. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Groaning (Habakkuk 1) - Audio
January 10, 2021 19:44 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWhy God? Have you ever found yourself asking God, why? As we start off a new year with CO-VID still looming, we begin a series of messages walking through the book of Habakkuk. We may be struggling now, but with God, we will get there...someday.
Forgiveness - Audio
January 08, 2021 14:42 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBWhen we look forward to 2021, what does it look like to move forward with forgiveness? Forgiving others, and seeking forgiveness when we have done wrong?
The Good Life - Audio
January 07, 2021 14:21 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWho doesn’t want a fresh start and a shot at a good life? Let’s read through Psalm 1 and see what the Scriptures tell us about a good life from God’s perspective. What did you hear God saying to you through today’s podcast? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this video in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
3 Chairs (Romans 10) - Audio
January 06, 2021 14:53 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBWith 2020 in the rearview, we are looking forward to 2021. What a great time to think about what God has done in your life the last year! In this video, we will hear Dale’s 3-chair story. What is your 3-chair story? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Fresh & Clean New Year - Audio
January 04, 2021 18:56 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBIn Revelation 21, we see an amazing promise from God, that He is making all things new. A place where there will be no more tears. A place of being in the presence of God at all times. Check out today’s video to hear how Stan brings a passage in Revelation to life for us at the start of 2021. How will you “dwell with God” in 2021? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or ...
Best Is Yet To Come - Audio
January 03, 2021 20:17 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWhat is your vision for the new year ahead? Is Jesus at the center of that vision? As we kick off 2021, Sean shares an encouraging message to help us seek God's vision for our lives this year.
Hope Through Jesus - Audio
January 01, 2021 14:41 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBWe have face many overwhelming issues during our lives. It could sound over simplistic to say that Jesus is the answer to each of those challenges. Together, let's walk through 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 and be reminded that our hope is in and through Jesus. What did you hear God saying to you today? Let us know in the comments below! Want to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet? Visit newlife.church.
Prayer Practice - Audio
December 31, 2020 14:16 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBThere are many examples of prayer throughout the Bible. In this video, we see an example from Isaiah. Watch the video and take the challenge! Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Thankfulness - Audio
December 30, 2020 14:51 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBThere are many things we cannot control, but we can control how we respond to the circumstances around us. Let's look at 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 today and take it to heart. Paul encourages us to be joyful always, pray, and give thanks. What will you spend your time and energy focusing on today? Pray and reflect on what you have to be thankful for! We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what God has been saying to you through this podcast in the comments below! If you'd like to know more a...
The Lord's Prayer - Audio
December 29, 2020 14:16 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThe Lord’s Prayer is probably the most famous prayer out there. It is recited throughout the world, but Jesus gave us this prayer as an example of how to pray. Read through Matthew 6:9-13 today with fresh eyes. Take time to pray specifically about something in your life (or the world around you) for each point. Let us know how you used this to bring a fresh perspective to your prayer life in the comments below! If you would like more information about who we are, what we believe, or when we ...
The Shepherds - Audio
December 28, 2020 14:28 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBThe shepherds got good news from an angel about the Savior, come to the earth. They were just ordinary guys, who received an extraordinary message. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Ordinary Shepherds - Audio
December 27, 2020 19:11 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBGod has an extraordinary message for ordinary people, shared through ordinary people. As we close out our Ordinary Christmas series and 2020, Stan wraps it all up with a message of salvation and encouragement in being ordinary.
Childlike Christmas - Audio
December 24, 2020 11:38 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBAs a child, there is so much magic around Christmas. There are delicious cookies everywhere, the decorations…the presents! Would out Christmases look different if we remembered that we are God’s children? That we have a Father who loves us deeply? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Father Christmas - Audio
December 23, 2020 11:29 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBOur Heavenly Father loves us. He loved us so much that He sent Jesus so that we could know Him better. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Seek First the Kingdom - Video
December 22, 2020 14:07 - 11 minutes - 81.2 MB VideoChristmas is often associated with joy and peace, but that first Christmas was one that was filled with fear and faith. The participants in the Christmas story chose to seek God's Kingdom over their own comfort. How will you seek the Kingdom of God through the Christmas season and into the New Year? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.chur...
Seek First the Kingdom - Audio
December 22, 2020 14:07 - 11 minutes - 5.36 MBChristmas is often associated with joy and peace, but that first Christmas was one that was filled with fear and faith. The participants in the Christmas story chose to seek God's Kingdom over their own comfort. How will you seek the Kingdom of God through the Christmas season and into the New Year? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.chur...
How to Know God's Will (Part 2 of 2) - Audio
December 21, 2020 14:24 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBDetermining God’s will can seem like a daunting task – especially when you go it alone. We need to train our conscience to think like God, seek the wisdom of wise, godly counsel, and obey what we already know to be true. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Ordinary Birth - Audio
December 20, 2020 21:10 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHow do you know you're loved? The Christmas story shows how much God loves us. As we draw ever closer to Christmas, Brett shares how a seemingly ordinary and insignificant birth brought about God's plan and love to us.
Trust the Process - Audio
December 18, 2020 14:48 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBSometimes it is hard to trust the process when the results aren’t being seen yet. But as we see in three interactions with angels, even though the folks didn’t know the whole story, their obedience blessed them and those around them. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
How to Know God's Will (Part 1 of 2) - Audio
December 17, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBDetermining God’s will for your life can seem like a daunting task. What if it really was straightforward? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this video in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Messy Christmas - Audio
December 16, 2020 11:29 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBHave you noticed how the holidays can be, well, complicated? How do you think Mary and Joseph felt that first Christmas? Watch this video with Stan Rodda our Linton Hall Campus Pastor and hear how to handle the messy. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
O Come All Ye Faithful - Audio
December 15, 2020 13:09 - 20 minutes - 19 MBO Come All Ye Faithful was written in 1744, and yet still resonates with us today. It is the favorite Christmas hymn of many and packs a real theological punch. Let’s walk through the song together, listening to the good news that God has for us in its stanzas. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Audio
December 14, 2020 11:26 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBLanguage evolves and changes through the years. What was very apparent to an original author, can be lost on a modern world. In this video, we take a look at the words to the Christmas song God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, and look at what it means in our modern times. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
The Greatest Story Ever Told - Audio
December 13, 2020 19:34 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWe all connect to stories, and we all have our own stories to share. As we get closer to Christmas, special guest, Chris Craddock, shares an extraordinary story that begins with an ordinary girl living an ordinary life.
A Reason to Believe - Audio
December 11, 2020 14:39 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBDo you wonder where God is? Find encouragement today in God who wrote Himself into our stories by becoming like us in Jesus. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Joy to the World - Audio
December 10, 2020 17:31 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBHave you ever thought of Joy to the World as something other than a Christmas song? Let’s look at Psalm 98 and the song together to see an anthem for a returning King Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Hurry - Sabbath - Audio
December 09, 2020 13:17 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBSabbath sounds difficult in our hurried society. What would happen if we made it a priority in our lives? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Angels We Have Heard On High - Audio
December 08, 2020 13:40 - 18 minutes - 17 MBYou probably don’t think too much about the shepherds in the Christmas story. Sure, they heard the good news of Jesus’ birth first, but why is that significant? To be a shepherd was not an exalted position. It was a lowly, humble position. And yet, they were serenaded by the heavenly choirs at the birth of Jesus. Be encouraged in your work today. What you do matters. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more ...
Silent Night - Audio
December 07, 2020 14:04 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWhen it is very dark, even a little light seems bright. There is hope in a Savior come to earth as a baby. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Audio
December 06, 2020 20:20 - 36 minutes - 33 MBGod uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Throughout the Bible there are people that were ordinary people that end up doing extraordinary things. Pastor Perry visits New Life to kick off our Ordinary Christmas series with a look at everyday people in the Bible that God used to do amazing things.
Hurry - Technology - Audio
December 03, 2020 14:04 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThere is wisdom in slowing down. When we are too hurried, we can miss the voice of God speaking to us. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Spiritual Exercise - Audio
December 02, 2020 13:17 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBGetting into shape spiritually is just like getting into shape physically, it takes work! Check out the five steps that Sean shares with us in this video to become spiritually healthier. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Thanksgiving - Audio
December 01, 2020 14:17 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBWhat does it mean to give thanks in all things? Does the Bible really mean everything? Sometimes we just don’t see the benefit in the difficult things, but with a thankful heart, there truly is a silver lining. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Hawthorne - Audio
November 30, 2020 12:40 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBDuring the Thanksgiving season, we focus on being thankful. But what would our lives look like if we lived a life of thankfulness? In 2 Corinthians 3:18, we read that we become what we focus on. Prayerfully consider what you are focused on right now and consider how that is reflected in your life. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
True Freedom - Audio
November 29, 2020 19:32 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWhere do we find true freedom? Do we remove all boundaries, or is there actual freedom in surrender? As the Polaris series concludes, Brett focuses on how we will find freedom when we surrender to Jesus.
God of And - Audio
November 25, 2020 14:15 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBThink of a time when you have been discouraged, a little down, or even depressed. For some of us, that could be right now, during these strange 2020 holidays. Today, watch this encouraging ideo and listen what the God of And has to say to you in this season. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
How to Have Daily Encounters with Jesus - Audio
November 24, 2020 14:10 - 6 minutes - 6 MBWhen people in the Bible encountered Jesus, their lives were changed. Saul, Zacchaeus, the Disciples – they all had before I met Jesus, where I met Jesus, and after I met Jesus stories. Their own three chairs. What is your three chair story? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Love - Audio
November 23, 2020 20:51 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBThe love chapter. We’ve heard it at weddings. It can be something familiar. If this is the first time you have heard it or the 100th time, today, take notice of what God is saying to you His word. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Happiness - Audio
November 22, 2020 19:48 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBIs there a magic recipe for happiness? What if we're looking for happiness when we should be content. As we continue through this journey of north star faith issues, Stan shares a message of encouragement and contentment as we focus on the eternal and not the world's definition of happiness.
Risk - Audio
November 20, 2020 11:45 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWhen it comes to your faith, are you a risk taker, or risk adverse? What does it look like to be called to the impossible? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.
Power of the Holy Spirit - Audio
November 19, 2020 12:56 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn Acts 2 the disciples are given the Holy Spirit. Amazing things are accomplished with believers allow the Holy Spirit to empower them and serve in that power. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlife.church.